GRAND RAPIDS (G.R. Business Journal) -- Grand Rapids-based Murder Mystery Company is the third largest theater company in the world in terms of performances, with only the Royal Shakespeare Company and Cirque du Soleil putting on more shows per year.

Scott Cramton, company founder, said that 11 years ago when he started the company, he had no idea it would become as successful as it has - or even that it would be profitable.

"I never thought at the time when we started it that it was going to be anything more than just a Grand Rapids thing," he said.